Dimitri's Moon (15 page)

There was a very picture of an attractive older couple and she assumed was his parents. Dimitri looked a lot like his father. Even in the photo, there was assuredness in those eyes. His mother was extremely beautiful.

The one next to it was of two people. Actually, there were two photos in the frame. Dimitri and who she assumed to be his older brother Khristos. In one snapshot they were in jeans and tee shirts; in the other, they wore military uniforms. Khristos was a bit taller than Dimitri and just as handsome.
Damn, these are some good-looking brothers
!

The third frame had a photo of all four, and the fourth looked like a family reunion. She only recognized AJ and Anatole but no one else.

The final picture up there was of Dimitri’s SEAL Team. Like usual, her breath caught at the sight of the good-looking group of men.

Still, her attention moved back to the one of just Dimitri and Khristos. Her hand reached out toward it. Her heart ached for his loss.

Dimitri stood behind Landi and watched her reach out to touch the picture of him and his brother. Her wavy hair cascaded down her back. She wore a pair of white shorts that cupped her ass in a way that should be outlawed, and the tight, ribbed pink tee shirt she wore made him a goner. From the second he’d laid his eye on her at Ernst and Kacy’s house, the desire to lock her away from everyone else had taken root in his mind. He loved her so much.

“Handsome isn’t he?” he asked, moving up beside her in bare feet.

“Very much so.” She placed the photo back and glanced at him.

“You have lots of relatives.”

He smiled. “Yes. The Melonakos clan is a large one.”

Landi turned to him and whispered, “Welcome home.”

Dimitri wrapped her in his arms and held her against him. Her mouth was waiting for his as she lowered his head. For a moment, he allowed her to be the aggressor. Her tongue invaded his mouth and laid claim to it. He loved how she was so wanton with him. Usually appear-

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ing so rigid and in total control of everything, he took pride knowing she was so uninhibited with him. She pressed against him, rubbing her tempting body along his hard one. His cock was painfully hard; and when she nipped his lip, he lost control.

Jerking his mouth off hers, Dimitri ripped off his shirt and undid his pants, shoving them down his legs and kicking them away. He reached for his boxers only to stop with her single word.

“Wait.”

Dimitri bit back a groan as Landi dropped to her knees before him. His body tensed upon her soft fingers trailing across his skin. She used one hand to skim over his straining erection. Carefully, she lowered his boxers and Dimitri clenched his teeth as her pink tongue snuck out to wet her lips.

She curled her fingers around his turgid flesh. His cock jerked at the contact. Her warm breath teased him before her wet mouth slid over the head of his erection. His eyes fluttered in pleasure as her tongue ran around the underside his cockhead before her mouth sucked in more.

He stared down at her and watched his shaft disappear between her full, pouty lips. Her eyes were closed but enjoyment was written all over her beautiful face.

Dimitri began to pump his hips, slipping in and out of her perfect mouth. She applied the right amount of pressure on him. Her tongue swirled over his sensitive skin. He shuddered as her fingers cupped and caressed his balls.

“Landi,” he grunted even as he widened his stance to allow her easier access.

“
Hmmmm?
” she mumbled. Her light-chestnut eyes opened to hold his gaze.

“Stop,” he muttered even as his hips continued to power into her.

“Uh-uh,” her response came as she took more of him in her mouth. Her other hand settled on the thigh, nails scoring the flesh.

He wrapped his hands in her silken hair and thrust faster as she sucked harder, sending shockwaves throughout his body. His balls tightened and he knew he was close.

“Landi,” he rasped. “Baby, I’m about to come.”

A smile teased the corners of her mouth but she never relented.

Landi played with his balls, her nails lightly raking the sensitive skin while her other hand slid around to grip the back of his thigh. Her teeth lightly scraped over his erection as he pulled back.
Gamo!
Tightening his
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hold in her hair, he stroked faster, the pressure building. Gritting his teeth, he thrust twice more and erupted in her mouth. She didn’t release him until she’d milked every last drop out of him.

Sultry eyes looked up at him as Landi got off her knees. Dimitri’s body shook with the aftermath of his explosion. He pulled her close, his fingers digging into the flesh of her ass. “Two seconds, Landi,” he growled in her ear.

“And then what happens?” she breathed heavily as one hand closed around his cock and began stroking up and down its hard length again.

“I rip your clothes off you and fuck you right here.”

Dimitri could feel the shudders racking her slender body. Landi released his cock and in a second the sound of her zipper lowering reached his ears. He glanced down to watch the skimpy shorts she wore fall down over her smooth legs. He dragged his gaze back up her body in time to see her drop her pink shirt on the floor. His mouth watered as he stared at her. Perky breasts barely contained by a white satin bra and a white thong were all that stood between him and his goal.

She looked at him and used both hands to undo her bra, dropping it carelessly on the floor once she had removed it. He licked his lips and his cock bobbed as if telling him to hurry up and get to it. He sheathed himself with a condom. His need for Landi filled him. It roared for release.

He reached out and slid his fingers under the band on the side of her thong and pulled once hard. With a snap, it fell in a tiny heap on the ground. Landi’s gasped in surprise.

Without missing a beat, Dimitri grabbed her around the waist and lifted her. He settled her upon his rigid erection and her legs closed around him, keeping him in deep.

“
Ohhh!
” she moaned.

He echoed her as her velvet heat encased him and held him tight. “This is where I belong,” he grunted. “You’re mine, Landi.” Her muscles gripped him tightly and he leaned close to kiss her as he moved within her.

Landi didn’t respond. Instead, she used her tongue to match the tempo in which he thrust in and out of her.

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The phone rang as they were sharing a relaxing breakfast in bed.

Dimitri fed her another bit of waffle topped with strawberries and whipped cream before picking up the receiver by his bed. Landi winked at him as she slowly chewed her bite. She was content. For the past two days, she and Dimitri had made love and eaten, not much else.

She leaned against the headboard and listened to Dimitri speak in Greek to the caller. As she took a sip of coffee, she noticed how tense he’d become.

“Everything okay?” she whispered.

His gaze was worried when he looked at her. He tried for a smile but it failed. Landi cut another bite and sat in silence. Dimitri hung up the phone and got out of bed. Her eyes followed his boxer-clad body as it moved with his usual lethal grace toward his bathroom. She stayed in bed until she heard the shower start.

Shaking her head, Landi slipped on his tee shirt and took the remains of breakfast to the kitchen. She was just finishing up the loading of the dishwasher when a fully dressed, clad in all black, and dangerous-looking Dimitri strode into view. His face was an unreadable mask and his movements were robotic.

“Dimitri?” she asked as she put the towel over her shoulder and faced him completely. “What’s going on?”

“I have to go. You need to get dressed so I can take you to Kacy’s or a hotel.”

Emotions raged in her. Surprise, sorrow, disbelief, and anger.

“Just like that?”

“There’s something I have to do.”

Running her tongue over her top teeth, Landi whipped the towel off her shoulder and heaved it at him. It smacked him directly in the face; and when he pulled it away, his eyes found hers.

“What the hell was that for?”

She stalked toward him. “Let me tell you something, Dimitri Androcles Melonakos. If you
think
for one moment that I’m going to go through this again, you’re crazy!”

“What are you talking about?” he asked as he tossed the towel to land on the cleaned counter.

Landi poked him in the chest. “You and this damn way you clam up!” She tossed her arms up in the air. “I won’t go through this again, Dimitri. I can’t!
I won’t
! I refuse! You send me away now and it’s over forever. No more chances, no nothing!”

“What—?”

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She jabbed him in the sternum again. “No! Hush! You came to me for a second chance because of your dumbass decision to keep me in the dark. It was your last one. So, you think about it very carefully. If we’re,” she made air quotes, ‘together’, then don’t keep me in the dark.

Think about it, Dimitri.” Landi headed toward his bedroom, stripped off his shirt, and padded into the shower. Her body shook at the pros-pect of losing him a second time.

Dimitri was sitting on the edge of the sink when she slid back the shower curtain and reached for a towel. His legs were crossed at the ankles and his hands were braced behind him, but his eyes moved appreciatively up and down her body, garnering a response she forced herself to ignore. Silently, Landi held his gaze as she wrapped the towel around her body and stepped out onto the bathmat.

“What do you want?” she asked, sliding the curtain back over.

He reached out with one arm and pulled her to him, spreading his legs so she fit perfectly between his muscled thighs. He stroked one hand down the side of her face. “I want you, Ilanderae Rogue Nycks.

Every feisty, sexy inch of you.” She trembled as his thumb skimmed across her lips.

“I wasn’t kidding, Dimitri.”

“I know,
agapi
. And you were one hundred percent right. I was doing it again, trying to keep my problems mine. And I’m sorry. It’s just a habit. I don’t want to lose you because of how I handle personal stress. I’ll try to do better.”

She stared into his eyes. “So, what’s going on?”

He sighed and ran his hands over her bare arms. “It’s my father.

He had a heart attack and now is going in for bypass surgery. My mother needs some help.”

“Oh, my God! When are you leaving?” She caressed the side of his face.

“I have a flight out of Norfolk in four hours.” He leaned forward and placed his head on her chest. “I’ll be gone for a while.”

“Let me help.”

His head flew up and he met her eyes. “You are.”

“I meant out there. Let me go with you and help.”

Dimitri shook his head. “I can’t ask you to do that.”

“You don’t have to.” Placing her hands on the sides of his face, Landi gently brushed their lips together. “And you never will.”

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making her moan in pleasure. She sucked on his tongue, pressing herself closer to him. She craved more of his body against hers.

Landi whimpered when he set her away from him. “Baby, you know I’d love to pursue this further, but I have to get to base and grab my emergency leave chit.”

“I’ll be ready to go when you get back.” She narrowed her eyes at him. “You’d better
not
leave without me.”

He kissed her lightly. “Wouldn’t dare; plan on joining the mile high club with you.” Dimitri went to the door where he hesitated and looked back at her. “
Sas efharisto poli, agapi.
” Then, he vanished through the doorway in silence.

Landi got dressed, packed, and waited for Dimitri’s return. She could see the hint of strain around the corners of his mouth when he entered his home. Still, he smiled as his eyes landed upon hers.

“Ready, baby?” He kissed her and went to his bedroom. She followed.

“Yes. A taxi will be here soon to take us.”

Dimitri set his black duffel bag on the floor and moved to stand before her. He brushed her hair away from her face, tucking it behind her ears. His gaze was more golden than she could ever recall as he stared at her. Without any words, he pulled her into his embrace and held her.

Landi wrapped her arms around him tight. Being in his arms was the best feeling. The honking of a horn drew them apart. “Let’s get going,” she whispered.

Dimitri leaned back in his seat and swirled his drink in his hand.

Beside him, Landi worked on her PDA. Stretching out his legs, he smiled despite the tension flowing through him. Flying first class was nice like that. Without asking, Landi had marched up to the counter and upgraded his ticket. When he had begun to protest, she’d leveled one of her famous “you’ll-keep-your-mouth-shut-if-you-know-what’s-good-for-you!” looks at him. So with a sigh, he’d kept quiet and let her do her thing.

An arrogant smirk crossed his face as he relived their stay in the airplane’s lavatory. There was nothing like a mind-blowing orgasm, or two, at cruising altitude.

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“Can I get you anything else, sir?” a petite redheaded flight attendant asked.

“Another tomato juice, please.”

“Right away.” She winked at him before turning her attention to Landi. “And you, ma’am?”

“No, thank you,” Landi said, barely glancing away from her handheld device.

“What are you doing?” Dimitri queried after the woman left.

“Making sure my schedule is covered.”

“If you need to go, Landi, I’d understand.”

She took his hand and squeezed. “I know you would, but being here for you is something I want to do.”

His heart swelled with the love he had for her. In the back of his mind, he realized how different things would have been had she been with him during his brother’s funeral.
Live and learn, Dimitri
, he thought.